Parsing in F# with FParsec • Oleksii Holub
admin Two months ago I wrote an article about Monadic Parser Combinators in C# and how you can use this approach to express complex recursive grammar. To extend this topic a…
Working with Expression Trees in C# • Oleksii Holub
Expression trees is an obscure, although very interesting feature in .NET. Most people probably think of it as something synonymous with object-relational mapping frameworks, but despite being its most common…
Simulating Target-Type Inference in C# • Oleksii Holub
Above everything else in software development, I really enjoy building frameworks that enable other developers to create something cool. Sometimes, when chasing that perfect design I have in mind, I…
Unit Testing is Overrated • Oleksii Holub
The importance of testing in modern software development is really hard to overstate. Delivering a successful product is not something you do once and forget about, but is rather a…
Pure-Impure Segregation Principle • Oleksii Holub
Two months ago I published an article detailing why I think that Unit Testing is Overrated, which seemed to resonate quite a lot with readers, prompting very involved and interesting…
Prefer Fakes Over Mocks • Oleksii Holub
The primary purpose of software testing is to detect any potential defects in a program before it reaches its intended consumers. This is typically achieved by establishing functional requirements which…
Fluent Generics in C# • Oleksii Holub
Generic programming is a powerful feature available in many statically typed languages. It offers a way to write code that seamlessly operates against many different types, by targeting the features…
Monadic Comprehension Syntax via LINQ in C# • Oleksii Holub
If you ask a C# developer to list the reasons why they enjoy working with the language, they will most likely put LINQ somewhere at the top. LINQ is an…
Reverse-Engineering YouTube: Revisited • Oleksii Holub
Back in 2017 I wrote an article in which I attempted to explain how YouTube works under the hood, how it serves streams to the client, and also how you…
Current State of the Crypto Market in 2025
As of January 30, 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape has evolved significantly, with notable developments in market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements. The Future of Cryptocurrency in 2025: Trends, Regulations,…